U.S. Congress - S.2831 Free Flow of Information Act of 2006
S.2831 - Free Flow of Information Act of 2006
A bill to guarantee the free flow of information to the public through a free and active press while protecting the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Free Flow of Information Act of 2006 as introduced.
- Official: A bill to guarantee the free flow of information to the public through a free and active press while protecting the right of the public to effective law enforcement and the fair administration of justice. as introduced.
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5/18/2006--Introduced.Free Flow of Information Act of 2006 - Prohibits federal courts in criminal or civil proceedings from compelling journalists to disclose their confidential sources or information which they obtain in a professional newsgathering capacity. Allows exceptions if a courtOfficial Summary
5/18/2006--Introduced.
Free Flow of Information Act of 2006 - Prohibits federal courts in criminal or civil proceedings from compelling journalists to disclose their confidential sources or information which they obtain in a professional newsgathering capacity. Allows exceptions if a court finds that:
(1) alternative means of obtaining such confidential information have been exhausted and reasonable and timely notice of a demand for such information has been given;
(2) subpoenas for such information are limited in scope;
(3) such information is critical to pending criminal or civil litigation; and
(4) nondisclosure of such information would be contrary to the public interest.
Denies journalists a privilege against disclosure of confidential information if such information:
(1) was obtained by eyewitness observations of criminal conduct by a journalist or involvement of such journalist in criminal or tortious conduct;
(2) is necessary to prevent death or substantial bodily harm;
(3) is necessary to protect national security; and
(4) was provided or obtained without a promise of confidentiality.
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